Chapter 1
About the SCXI-1521/B
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If you are using NI-DAQmx, you can verify each module in the SCXI
chassis. To test the successful installation of each module, complete the
following steps:
1.
Verify that the chassis is powered on and correctly connected to an
E/M Series DAQ device.
2.
Launch MAX.
3.
Display the list of devices and interfaces by clicking the
+
next to the
Devices and Interfaces
icon.
4.
From the list that appears, locate the chassis with the module you want
to test.
5.
Display the list of modules in the chassis by clicking the
+
next to the
chassis with the module you want to test.
6.
Right-click the module you want to test and select
Test Panels
.
7.
If the
Error Details
box reads
No Errors
, you have successfully
installed the module.
The SCXI system should now operate properly with your ADE software. If
the test did not complete successfully, refer to Chapter 3,
, for troubleshooting steps.
Troubleshooting the Self-Test Verification
If the Self-Test Verification did not verify the chassis configuration,
complete the steps in this section to troubleshoot the SCXI configuration
of NI-DAQmx.
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If you get a
Verify SCXI Chassis
message box showing the SCXI
chassis model number,
Chassis ID:
x
, and one or more messages
stating
Slot Number:
x
Configuration has module: SCXI-
XXXX
or
1521/B, hardware in chassis is: Empty
, take the following
troubleshooting actions:
–
Make sure the SCXI chassis is powered on.
–
Make sure all SCXI modules are properly installed in the chassis.
–
Make sure the cable between the SCXI chassis and E/M Series
DAQ device is properly connected.
–
Inspect the cable connectors for bent pins.
